Ingredients

  • 2 ozdark rum
  • 1 tbspbutter(softened unsalted)
  • 1 tspbrown sugar
  • ¼ tspspice mix(cinnamon / nutmeg / clove)
  • 4 ozhot water(just off the boil)
  • 🍋cinnamon stick and grated nutmeg(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Combine softened butter and brown sugar and spices in a heatproof mug.
  2. Add dark rum to the mug.
  3. Pour in hot water and stir until butter melts and mixture is combined.
  4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and grated nutmeg.
  5. Serve immediately while hot.

📜 History

Hot Buttered Rum became popular in colonial America where rum was plentiful and winters were harsh. It has remained a beloved cold-weather tradition for centuries.

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